Senior Gold Processing Metallurgist - Maximize Recovery

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Bonuses and incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance for Klerksdorp

Dynamic supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Metallurgist to optimize gold processing circuits and maximize recovery near Klerksdorp, North West. Lead a metallurgical team, troubleshoot plant issues, and implement improvements across crushing, grinding, leaching, and refining stages.

You will drive data-driven decisions, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a high-demand mining environment with a focus on efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in gold processing operations.
• Proven expertise in gold leaching, adsorption, elution, and refining (CIL, CIP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Experience with process control and automation in a metallurgical plant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the performance of the gold processing plant, ensuring efficient extraction.
• Conduct detailed metallurgical test work and analysis to identify areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve gold recovery rates and reduce operating costs.
• Troubleshoot complex operational problems and provide timely solutions.
• Manage the metallurgical laboratory, ensuring accurate data generation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and geology teams to ensure integrated plant performance.
• Mentor and develop junior metallurgists and technicians.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive metallurgical reports and recommendations.
• Stay current with advancements in gold processing technology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Metallurgical simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Metallurgist to optimize gold processing circuits and maximize recovery near Klerksdorp, North West. Lead a metallurgical team, troubleshoot plant issues, and implement improvements across crushing, grinding, leaching, and refining stages.

You will drive data-driven decisions, mentor technicians, and ensure safe, compliant operations in a high-demand mining environment with a focus on efficiency and product quality.